Inside Taiwanese Retailers' Amped-Up Race to Deliver Your Packages
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The battle for online shoppers in Taiwan is measured in hours. As Amazon.com, Google and EBay experiment with same-day delivery in some U.S. cities, Taiwanese shoppers have been spoiled for choice and speed.
Want Kleenex, an HTC smartphone or Ray-Ban sunglasses delivered to your home today without paying for shipping? Momo Shop says it will deliver within 12 hours. Can't wait that long? PCHome Online will get it there in six. Then there's a website called ASAP that promises five-hour deliveries.